How to Solve the Light Puzzle in Silent Hill

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Head over to the elevator and take it to the 3rd floor.

   This is immediately after the second cut scene with Lisa and after obtaining the Hagith key.
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   Step 2: Exit the elevator.

   You'll see a ghostly image of Alessa praying at the altar, which enshrines two paintings.
   
   These paintings are the clue for the locked doors on each ends of the corridor. , The painting on the left is titled “The light to the future”; the one on the right is titled “The light illuminating darkness.” The painting to the left has the clue to opening the door on the left side, whereas the right painting contains the clue for the right door. , Since the titles are referring to light, it needs light to reveal the clues.
   
   The flash of your camera will reveal three figures on each painting. ,, The room beyond this door contains the Birdcage key, so focus on this first. , The door will unlock, allowing you to obtain the Birdcage key. ,, The room beyond this door contains the Birdcage key, so focus on this first. , After entering the code, the door will unlock.
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   Step 3: Examine the paintings.

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   Step 4: Snap a shot of both paintings.

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   Step 5: Remember the figures on the left painting.

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   Step 6: Head over the the room on the left end of the corridor and activate it.

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   Step 7: Enter the code that appeared on the portrait "The light to the future."

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   Step 8: Remember the figures on the right painting.

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   Step 9: Head over the the room on the right end of the corridor and activate it.

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    Step 10: Enter the code that appeared on the portrait "The light illuminating the darkness."

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